Franz Joseph

Li Lau: Period 5

[Franz Joseph @RedTrouseredLT]

These "Black Hand Terrorists" are a joke; Serbia quit making excuses. We have sources on your government and the connection to the assassination. I really don't want a war, but it seems like you do. Watch you back! 👀😡💢
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[Franz Joseph @RedTrouseredLT]

The dissolution of my great empire brings me pain. Hungary broke our relationship and deemed itself independent. Our territory is divided among nationality into small successor states. RIP Austria-Hungary💔💔
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[Franz Joseph @RedTrouseredLT]

Estimated that we have lost more than a million men in the war with 400,000 dead in prisons and 300,000 missing. The Spanish flu and famine really harmed our military causing 500,000 deaths. This war was very costly; should have thought more carefully! 😪🪦
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[Franz Joseph @RedTrouseredLT]

Mutinies of the Czech and Ruthene are spreading faster than fires. Hundreds of thousands of soldiers went on strike earlier this year. The military force is dying from fear, hunger, and suffering. 😪🙏
@AlisonDawe1 #KOWWI20

[Franz Joseph @RedTrouseredLT]

With the cutoff of trade with Russia and Romania and the drastic increase in military expenditures, Austria is suffering as our agricultural output has halved since 1913. We are losing valuable men. Although I do love my country, I know when to call quits.
@AlisonDawe1 #KOWWI20

[Franz Joseph @RedTrouseredLT]

Just heard of Italy's entrance to the war. This is going to be difficult for Austria-Hungary, forcing us to divide our troops and to defend from the south. @WilhelmII17 we are going to need support!
@AlisonDawe1 #KOWWI20

[Franz Joseph @RedTrouseredLT]

Looking down from the heavens, I see that Austria-Hungary is struggling. Over 40% of our troops and experienced officers have been killed and 500,000 taken as prisoners.
Keep fighting and bring that morale up. We can do this!
@AlisonDawe1 #KOWWI20

[Franz Joseph @RedTrouseredLT]

The Austrian-Hungarian Empire has mobilized around 2.25 million men. Despite our different ethnicities and languages, our strong state will rise united!
@AlisonDawe1 #KOWWI20

[Franz Joseph @RedTrouseredLT]

Haven't been feeling well lately: weeks of fevers, chills, and chest pains. I don't think I have much longer, but I am sure that the empire is in good hands with my grandnephew - Charles I. I will be joining you @papafranzy in heaven. 😇
@AlisonDawe1 #KOWWI20

[Franz Joseph @RedTrouseredLT]

To all the Great European powers,
I have given Serbia an opportunity to redeem itself - to prove that the assassination was without government influence. If this is rejected, it only seems right for me to respond with military action.🧐
@Alisondawe1 #KOWWI20

[Franz Joseph @RedTrouseredLT]

Serbia, agree upon the terms sent upon you on July 23rd. You must condemn all anti-Austrian propaganda and publicize the investigation in regard to the assassination of Archduke Ferdinand Franz. Failure to comply would require military actions.
@Alisondawe1 #KOWWI20

[Franz Joseph @RedTrouseredLT]

@WilhelmII17, these Serbian fools really think that they have power over us. Thanks for the support on the ultimatum. We will inevitably rise together!
@AlisonDawe1 #KOWWI20

[Franz Joseph @RedTrouseredLT]

@AlexandraRoma13 @NicholasII17 Don't you dare help Serbia.😤😤 The ultimatum sent to Serbia does not include you; stay out of it! You know the assassination was an act of terrorism; don't even bother hiding it. Serbians must pay for their actions!
@AlisonDawe1 #KOWWI20

[Franz Joseph @RedTrouseredLT]

Austria is suffering from a great loss today. The irrational terrorist group not only killed our beloved heir but my brother and lovely wife. European powers, @WilhelmII18, I seek your support against this immoral crime.
@AlisonDawe1 #KOWWI20

[Franz Joseph @RedTrouseredLT]

@GavrilloPrinci2, You are foolish. The Austro-Hungarian rule in Bosnia and Herzegovina was perfect. To let my guard down on you Serbian nationalists was a fault on me, but don't think this will blow over. The Austrian-Hungarian empire will persist.
@AlisonDawe1 #KOWWI20

[Franz Joseph @RedTrouseredLT]

RIP @papafranzy and @SHohenburg; my hotheaded brother, you will always live within the heart of the Austrian-Hungary Empire. I always knew that the Serbs were sus, as so I have been warned. Austria-Hungary could have used a leader like you. 😪🙏

@AlisonDawe1 #KOWWI20

[Franz Joseph @RedTrouseredLT]

December 1848: my uncle was just abdicated and gave me the title of Emperor. Im just 18! Hope I become the best ruler of Austria and for my reign to last at least 68 years. May my influence be indefinite!
@AlisonDawe1 #KOWWI20

[Franz Joseph @RedTrouseredLT]

Cold February morning. Just passed the Austro-Hungarian Compromise; Austria and Hungary #unified. We are now unified and stronger than ever before as Dual-monarchs with equal status!

@AlisonDawe1 #KOWWI20

[Franz Joseph @RedTrouseredLT]

I've lost everything. With my brother Maximilian executed and my only heir - Prince Rudolf - dead, I only lived for Elisabeth. Now that she's dead too... what do I do?😪
#IWanaDie #GotTwoUselessDaughters

@AlisonDawe1 #KOWWI20

[Franz Joseph @RedTrouseredLT]

The Balkans seems pretty heated right now. Anyways, just annexed Bosnia and Herzegovina. Hope you don't mind @EnverPasha11 and @MehmedV. Your empire is so weak it doesn't even make a difference.

@AlisonDawe1 #KOWWI20